Located in Santa Margarita, Samar, Barangay Balud is one of 36 barangays in the municipality of Santa Margarita. It had a population of 2,033 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Salvador Herrera Getigan(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Balud · Data updated 2026-05-28
About Barangay Balud
Barangay Balud forms part of Santa Margarita, a municipality in Samar, and is classified as a mid-sized barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Balud had a population of 2,033. This made it the 3rd largest of 36 barangays in Santa Margarita by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Balud accounted for approximately 7.53% of the total population of Santa Margarita, which stood at 27,012 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Between the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and the 2024 POPCEN, the population of Barangay Balud changed from 2,109 to 2,033, a shift of -3.6% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Santa Margarita. Barangay Balud is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Santa Margarita is a municipality comprising 36 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Balud, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Samar, which contains 951 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Balud ranks 63rd by 2024 POPCEN population. Samar is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
The barangay's legislative and executive affairs are handled by a Punong Barangay and the Sangguniang Barangay, elected nationwide during the Barangay and SK Elections. The next BSKE is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, following the synchronized election schedule set by COMELEC Resolution No. 11191.
Compiled from official Philippine Statistics Authority census data and Philippine Standard Geographic Code records. Reviewed and published by the Barangay Directory editorial team. See our methodology for sources, verification process, and update cadence.
Important: Officials shown here reflect the 2023 - 2026 term. Barangay leadership can change due to resignation, succession, or special circumstances. Always verify directly with Santa Margarita or the barangay hall before relying on this information for any official transaction, legal matter, or formal communication. The next Barangay and SK Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
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Population history of Barangay Balud from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,981
—
—
2020 CPH
2,109
+128
+6.5%
2024 POPCEN
2,033
-76
-3.6%
2015–2020: +6.5% total (+1.26%/yr).2020–2024: -3.6% total (-0.91%/yr).
Source: PSA Census of Population (2015), Census of Population and Housing (2020), and POPCEN (2024) as published by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Figures are official as declared by Proclamation.
Comparative Context
2024 POPCEN
Rank in Santa Margarita
3rdof 36
Among the top 10% of Santa Margarita by population.
Share of Santa Margarita
7.5%
of the municipality's total 27,012 residents.
Rank in Samar
63rdof 951
Province-wide percentile: 93.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Santa Margarita (municipality) class
4th
Parent municipality income class — influences LGU services and budget that reach this barangay.
Rankings derived from the most recent PSA population data for each barangay. Classifications sourced from the Philippine Statistics Authority and Bureau of Local Government Finance.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Balud
Where is Barangay Balud located?▾
Barangay Balud is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Margarita, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Balud hall?▾
Barangay Balud is located in Santa Margarita, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Balud?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Balud is Salvador Herrera Getigan (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Balud?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Balud is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Santa Margarita LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Balud part of?▾
Barangay Balud is one of 36 barangays in the municipality of Santa Margarita, Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Balud urban or rural?▾
Barangay Balud is officially classified as rural by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Rural classification is applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use — often agricultural, coastal, or upland areas with more dispersed housing.
What is the income classification of Santa Margarita?▾
Santa Margarita is classified as a 4th by the Bureau of Local Government Finance. This classification is based on the municipality's annual regular income and broadly indicates the size of the local government's budget for services like health, sanitation, peace and order, and infrastructure that reach barangays such as Barangay Balud.
Has the population of Barangay Balud been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Balud went from 2,109 residents to 2,033 — a change of -3.6% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly contracting based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Balud in?▾
Barangay Balud is part of the Eastern Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Eastern Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Samar, and is one of 36 barangays administered by Santa Margarita.
How many barangays are in Santa Margarita?▾
Santa Margarita has 36 barangays, including Barangay Balud. You can browse the full list on our Santa Margarita page.
How many residents does Barangay Balud have?▾
Barangay Balud had a population of 2,033 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Balud?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Santa Margarita is 6709. In most Philippine municipalities, this same ZIP applies to every barangay in the city. However, in NCR cities (Manila, Quezon City, Makati, etc.) and a few large cities like Cebu City, Davao City, and Baguio, each barangay may have its own ZIP code. For the most accurate ZIP for Barangay Balud, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Balud was last updated on 2026-05-28. Barangay leadership, contact information, and hours can change — always verify directly with the barangay hall before relying on this information for any official transaction.
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